Fast Lane
Bad Meets Evil (Eminem & Royce Da 5’9) Lyrics


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First verse, uh I'm on 'til I'm on a island
My life's ridin' on the Autobahn on autopilot
Before I touch dirt, I'll kill you all with kindness
I kill ya, my natural persona's much worse
You've been warned if you've been born or if you conform
Slap up a cop and then snatch him out of his uniform
Leave him with his socks, hard bottoms and bloomers on
And hang him by his balls from the horn of a unicorn
Y'all niggas intellect mad slow, y'all fags know
Claimin' you bangin', you flamin'
Bet you could light your own cigarette witcha asshole
Me and Shady deaded the past,
So that basically resurrected my cash flow
I might rap tight as the snatch of a fat dyke
Though I ain't wrapped tight
My blood type's the eighties!
My nineties was like the Navy, you was like the Brady´s
You still fly kites daily!

Catch me in my Mercedes
Bumpin' "Ice, Ice Baby," screamin' Shady 'til I die
Like a half a pair of dice, life's crazy
So I live it to the fullest 'til I'm Swayze
And you only live it once, so I'm thinkin' 'bout this nice, nice lady
Wait, no, stop me now before I get on a roll (danish)
Let me tell you what this pretty little dame's name is, 'cause she's kinda famous
And I hope that I don't sound too heinous when I say this
Nicki Minaj, but I wanna stick my penis in your anus!
You morons think that I'm a genius
Really I belong inside a dang insane asylum, cleanin', try them trailer parks
Crazy, I am back, and I am razor sharp, baby
And that's back with' a capital B with' an exclamation mark, maybe
You should listen when I flip the linguistics
'Cause I'm gonna rip this mystical slick shit
You don't wanna become another victim or statistic of this shit
'Cause after I spit the bullets, I'ma treat these shell casings like a soccer ball
I'ma kick the ballistics! So get this dick, I'ma live this

Livin' life in the fast lane
Movin' at the speed of life and I can't slow down
Only got a gallon in the gas tank
But I'm almost at the finish line, so I can't stop now
I don't really know where I'm headed, just enjoyin' the ride
Just gon' roll 'til I drop and ride 'til I die
I'm livin' life in the fast lane (Pedal to the metal)
I'm livin' life in the fast lane (Pedal to the metal)

My whole goal as a poet's to be relaxed in orbit
At war with' a bottle, this Captain Morgan attacks my organs
My slow flow is euphoric, it's like I rap endorphins
I made a pact with the Devil that says "I'll let you take me
You let me take this shovel, dig up the corpe of Jack Kevorkian"
Go 'back and forth in more beef that you can pack a fork in
I'm livin' the life of the infinite enemy down
My tenement, too many now, to send my serenity powers
Spin 'em around, enterin' in the vicinity

Now, was called Eminem, but he threw away the candy and ate the rapper
Chewed him up, and spitted him out
Girl, giddy-up, now get, get down
He's lookin' around this club and it looks like people are havin' a shit fit now
Here, little t-t-trailer trash, take a look who's back in t-t-town
Did I s-st-stutter, motherfucker? Fuck the mall, he shuts
The whole motherfuckin' Wal-mart d-d-down every time he comes a-r-r-round
And he came to the club tonight with five nine to hold this bitch down
Like a motherfuckin' chick underwater, he tryna d-dr-drown
Shawty, when you dance, you got me captivated
Just by the way that you keep lickin' them dicks like lips, I'm agitated, aggravated
To the point you don't suck my dick, then you're gonna get decapitated
Other words, you don't fuckin' give me head, then I'm have to take it

And then after takin' that, I'ma catch a case, it's gon' be fascinating
It's gon' say "The whole rap game passed away" on top of the affidavit
Graduated from master debater slash massive masturbator
To Michael Jackson' activator
Meanin' I'm on fire off the top, might wanna back up the data
Runnin' over hip-hop in a verbal tractor-trailer
Homie, this sick, you can normally ask a hater
Don't it make sense, these shell casings is just like a bag of paper
Dropped in the lap of a tax evader (Homie, they spent)

Now make that ass drop like a sack of potatoes
What, girl, I'm the crack-a-lator
Percolator to this party, be my penis ejaculator later
Tell your boyfriend that you just struck pay dirt
You rollin' with a player, you won't be exaggeratin' when you sayin'

Livin' life in the fast lane
Movin' at the speed of life and I can't slow down
Only got a gallon in the gas tank
But I'm almost at the finish line, so I can't stop now
I don't really know where I'm headed, just enjoyin' the ride
Just gon' roll 'til I drop and ride 'til I die




I'm livin' life in the fast lane (Pedal to the metal)
I'm livin' life in the fast lane (Pedal to the metal)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Fast Lane" by Bad Meets Evil (Eminem & Royce) depict the rappers living their lives in the fast lane. The first verse sets up the tone by saying that the rapper is on autopilot, and he will kill you with kindness before he touches the dirt, which means that he is going to live his life to the fullest. The rappers talk about their natural personas and their past, specifically the '80s and '90s. The lyrics also contain some controversial lines, such as "Nicki Minaj, but I wanna stick my penis in your anus," which created some backlash.


In addition, the first verse talks about subjects such as conforming to society, slapping a cop and hanging him by his balls from the horn of a unicorn, and the rappers' intellect being much quicker than others who may claim to be tough or gang-affiliated. The second verse mentions Captain Morgan attacking the artist's organs and being at war with a bottle. There is a playful use of words, such as "Chewed him up, and spitted him out, Girl, giddy-up, now get, get down."


Overall, the song depicts the fast-paced lifestyle that rappers Royce and Eminem live, as well as referencing their past and present situations, using clever wordplay, and addressing controversial topics.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm on 'til I'm on a island
I will continue working until I am isolated from the rest


My life's ridin' on the Autobahn on autopilot
My life is moving forward rapidly, almost effortlessly


Before I touch dirt, I'll kill you all with kindness
I will harm you in a surprisingly pleasant way before facing any difficulties


I kill ya, my natural persona's much worse
I harm you, but my real self is even more brutal


You've been warned if you've been born or if you conform
If you exist or conform to societal norms, consider this a warning


Slap up a cop and then snatch him out of his uniform
Physically harm a police officer and forcefully remove his attire


Leave him with his socks, hard bottoms and bloomers on
Leave him with only his socks, shoes, and underwear


And hang him by his balls from the horn of a unicorn
Suspend him by his testicles from the horn of a mythical creature


Y'all niggas intellect mad slow, y'all fags know
Your intellectual abilities are extremely slow, and you are aware of it


Claimin' you bangin', you flamin'
You boast about engaging in criminal activities, but in reality, you are just showing off


Bet you could light your own cigarette witcha asshole
I am so confident in your ability to produce fire with your anus that I am willing to bet on it


Me and Shady deaded the past, so that basically resurrected my cash flow
Eminem and I resolved our past issues, leading to a significant increase in my financial success


I might rap tight as the snatch of a fat dyke
My rapping style is as precise as the genitalia of an obese lesbian


Though I ain't wrapped tight, my blood type's the eighties!
Although I may not be mentally stable, the way I rap is reminiscent of the 1980s


My nineties was like the Navy, you was like the Brady's
In the 1990s, I had a wild and adventurous lifestyle, while you were more conservative like the Brady family


You still fly kites daily!
You continue to engage in childish activities like flying kites on a regular basis


Catch me in my Mercedes, bumpin' 'Ice, Ice Baby,' screamin' Shady 'til I die
Find me in my luxury car, playing 'Ice, Ice Baby,' with full enthusiasm for Eminem until I pass away


Like a half a pair of dice, life's crazy
Life is unpredictable, just like the outcome of rolling half of a pair of dice


So I live it to the fullest 'til I'm Swayze
I live life to the maximum extent until I am no longer alive


And you only live it once, so I'm thinkin' 'bout this nice, nice lady
Since you only have one life, I am considering spending time with this attractive woman


Wait, no, stop me now before I get on a roll (danish)
Hold on, prevent me from continuing this momentum (Danish reference)


Let me tell you what this pretty little dame's name is, 'cause she's kinda famous
Allow me to disclose the name of this attractive and somewhat well-known woman


And I hope that I don't sound too heinous when I say this
I desire for my statement not to be excessively offensive


Nicki Minaj, but I wanna stick my penis in your anus!
I am attracted to Nicki Minaj and wish to engage in a particular sexual act with her


You morons think that I'm a genius
You foolish individuals believe that I am exceptionally intelligent


Really I belong inside a dang insane asylum, cleanin', try them trailer parks
In reality, I should be working at a mental institution while attempting to improve the conditions in trailer parks


Crazy, I am back, and I am razor sharp, baby
I am mentally unstable, but I have returned with exceptional wit and skill


And that's back with' a capital B with' an exclamation mark, maybe
Furthermore, that refers to my comeback with great emphasis and enthusiasm


You should listen when I flip the linguistics
It is in your best interest to pay attention when I manipulate language with my lyrical skills


'Cause I'm gonna rip this mystical slick shit
I am about to skillfully dismantle and destroy this enigmatic and clever content


You don't wanna become another victim or statistic of this shit
You do not want to be another casualty or data point of this genre


'Cause after I spit the bullets, I'ma treat these shell casings like a soccer ball
Once I unleash my words, I will play with the empty bullet cartridges like a soccer player


I'ma kick the ballistics! So get this dick, I'ma live this
I will excel at controlling the trajectory of projectiles, so be prepared to face the consequences


Livin' life in the fast lane
Living life at an extremely high speed


Movin' at the speed of life and I can't slow down
Progressing at such a rapid pace that I cannot decelerate


Only got a gallon in the gas tank
I only have a small amount of fuel left in my vehicle


But I'm almost at the finish line, so I can't stop now
However, I am close to reaching my ultimate goal, so I cannot cease my efforts


I don't really know where I'm headed, just enjoyin' the ride
I am uncertain about my destination, but I am embracing the journey


Just gon' roll 'til I drop and ride 'til I die
I will continue moving forward until I am completely exhausted and endure until my death


My whole goal as a poet's to be relaxed in orbit
As a poet, my main objective is to achieve a state of calmness while being in orbit


At war with' a bottle, this Captain Morgan attacks my organs
Engaging in a constant battle with alcohol, as Captain Morgan liquor harms my bodily organs


My slow flow is euphoric, it's like I rap endorphins
My leisurely style of rapping creates feelings of extreme happiness, similar to the release of endorphins


I made a pact with the Devil that says 'I'll let you take me
I formed an agreement with the Devil, allowing him to claim my soul


You let me take this shovel, dig up the corpe of Jack Kevorkian'
In return, the Devil permitted me to use a shovel and exhume the buried body of Jack Kevorkian


Go 'back and forth in more beef that you can pack a fork in
Engaging in frequent conflicts that exceed your capacity to handle


I'm livin' the life of the infinite enemy down
I am experiencing the lifestyle of a perpetual adversary


My tenement, too many now, to send my serenity powers
My dwelling contains too many individuals, causing me to lose my sense of calmness


Spin 'em around, enterin' in the vicinity
Confusing them by manipulating their surroundings as I enter the vicinity


Now, was called Eminem, but he threw away the candy and ate the rapper
I used to be referred to as Eminem, but I discarded my innocent persona and consumed other rappers


Chewed him up, and spitted him out
I harshly critiqued and rejected their skills


Girl, giddy-up, now get, get down
Girl, get ready and start dancing energetically


He's lookin' around this club and it looks like people are havin' a shit fit now
He observes the chaotic and frenzied atmosphere of the club


Here, little t-t-trailer trash, take a look who's back in t-t-town
Come closer, individuals from a low socio-economic background, and witness my return to town


Did I s-st-stutter, motherfucker? Fuck the mall, he shuts
Did I stutter? I disregard shopping malls completely


The whole motherfuckin' Wal-mart d-d-down every time he comes a-r-r-round
Every time I visit, the entire Wal-mart store shuts down


And he came to the club tonight with five nine to hold this bitch down
Tonight, I arrived at the club with my fellow rapper Five Nine to maintain our dominance


Like a motherfuckin' chick underwater, he tryna d-dr-drown
He struggles like a female bird submerged in water, attempting to drown


Shawty, when you dance, you got me captivated
When you dance, dear, you have my complete attention


Just by the way that you keep lickin' them dicks like lips, I'm agitated, aggravated
The way you skillfully perform oral sex on many individuals frustrates and annoys me


To the point you don't suck my dick, then you're gonna get decapitated
To the extent that if you refuse to perform fellatio on me, severe consequences will follow


Other words, you don't fuckin' give me head, then I'm have to take it
In simpler terms, if you do not willingly engage in sexual activities with me, I will resort to force


And then after takin' that, I'ma catch a case, it's gon' be fascinating
Furthermore, after engaging in such acts, I will face legal trouble, which will be intriguing


It's gon' say 'The whole rap game passed away' on top of the affidavit
The news will report the demise of the entire rap industry based on the official document


Graduated from master debater slash massive masturbator
I have transitioned from being skilled at debating to being extremely proficient at self-pleasure


To Michael Jackson' activator
Similar to the role of Michael Jackson's hair product, I am an agent of activation and excitement


Meanin' I'm on fire off the top, might wanna back up the data
This implies that I am effortlessly producing exceptional lyrics and you might want to ensure the safety of your valuable files


Runnin' over hip-hop in a verbal tractor-trailer
Dominating the hip-hop genre with my forceful and impactful lyrical delivery


Homie, this sick, you can normally ask a hater
My skill is so impressive that even those who dislike me can acknowledge it


Don't it make sense, these shell casings is just like a bag of paper
Doesn't it make sense that these empty bullet cases are as disposable as a bag of paper?


Dropped in the lap of a tax evader (Homie, they spent)
Placed into the hands of an individual evading taxes, who is lavish with their expenditures


Now make that ass drop like a sack of potatoes
Prompt that buttocks to descend rapidly, much like a bag of potatoes


What, girl, I'm the crack-a-lator
What? I am the instigator of excitement and energy


Percolator to this party, be my penis ejaculator later
I will bring intense liveliness to this party, and you can fulfill the role of sexually stimulating me afterwards


Tell your boyfriend that you just struck pay dirt
Inform your partner that you have achieved a highly profitable situation


You rollin' with a player, you won't be exaggeratin' when you sayin'
By associating with me, you are aligning yourself with a skilled individual, so your statement will not be an exaggeration


Livin' life in the fast lane
Living life at an extremely high speed


Movin' at the speed of life and I can't slow down
Progressing at such a rapid pace that I cannot decelerate


Only got a gallon in the gas tank
I only have a small amount of fuel left in my vehicle


But I'm almost at the finish line, so I can't stop now
However, I am close to reaching my ultimate goal, so I cannot cease my efforts


I don't really know where I'm headed, just enjoyin' the ride
I am uncertain about my destination, but I am embracing the journey


Just gon' roll 'til I drop and ride 'til I die
I will continue moving forward until I am completely exhausted and endure until my death


I'm livin' life in the fast lane (Pedal to the metal)
I am experiencing life at an extremely high speed, pushing myself to the limits


I'm livin' life in the fast lane (Pedal to the metal)
I am experiencing life at an extremely high speed, pushing myself to the limits




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DWAYNE CHIN-QUEE, MARSHALL MATHERS, SLY JORDAN, LUIS RESTO, JASON GILBERT, R MONTGOMERY

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Comments from YouTube:

@Shubham-np6od

Generally Eminem overshadows whoever he collabs with , but here Royce went toe to toe with Eminem

@TheResilient5689

I think that even in this day and age, there are generally few rappers who can really go toe-to-toe with Eminem.

@davidschoutenjr.4631

Yeah I highly agree. Royce is hella underrated in my opinion

@flownique7264

I feel like Royce overshadowed Em on this. Not murdered but Royce had overall better lyrics

@MechAdv

I think Royce washed him here. I’m not the biggest fan of the Em we got between MMLP2 and Kamikaze. Flashes of greatness on his albums and collabs in that stretch, but I think he took the joke “growing the beard” to heart with his new shit. Consistently fire for the past 3 years.

Edit- Jokes on me, MMLP2 came out after this 🤦‍♂️

@Tboss8910

@@MechAdv it's all good bro. At least you admitted you were wrong

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@sanjit7110

If you are still listening to this you deserve Respect ✊

@slash1635

Forever

@vikkijones1905

Infinity

@calvinpowell6662

Yep

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